ciety. I am amazed at the continued opposition of the abolitionists to this scheme; seeing that it has already, in the few years of its operation, produced more emancipations than all their previous operations for so long a time. The Society, from its commencement to the present moment, has been even distressed with the applications from slaveholders to receive their negroes and convey them to the land of their forefathers-distressed, because unable to comply with the numerous requests. I speak confidently when I say that nothing is wanting but a sure and easy channel to that healthy, fertile, and suitable land, to induce slave-holders in increasing numbers to liberate their servants and transplant them there. The laws enacted in some slave states against manumission, or requiring the manumitted to leave those states, sufficiently prove the existence of the feeling which leads to emancipation. In urging the claims of Africa on British philanthropists and Christians, you need not fear to speak boldly of very many slave-holders who have hearts to feel as they ought to feel on this deeply interesting subject. Their true interests as agriculturists so happily accord (such is God's will) with the feelings of Christians, that we draw no little hope from this source. Even the covetous and the more worldly wise, may and will join issue with us when they perceive that to do justly and to love mercy will further their own favourite schemes. The very alarms to which we are liable, and which have of late so distressed a portion of Virginia and North Carolina, will, I trust, promote our The applications for passages to Africa were never more pressing than at present, especially from that region where the late dreadful scenes were transacted. On the whole, I think we have much cause for encouragement: the more intelligent as well as pious throughout our land are, one after another, falling into our ranks, and something good and great must be the result of so much prayer, faith, zeal, and liberality as are now in active exercise in our cause. I sincerely wish you abundant success in your mission to England.

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"The pious and benevolent are every where the same,—having one heart given them by the Lord, and that is a heart of love. Heaven bless and prosper you! prays your friend,

"To Elliott Cresson, Esq. London.”

"W. MEADE.

OPINION IN VIRGINIA.

The following remarks are from a letter addressed by a highly respectable Clergyman during the late debate on the subject of colonization in the Assembly of Virginia, to a member of the House of Delegates.

Now is the time for Virginia to act. By means known fully, only to the great author of all good, circumstances have been so combined, and agencies have been so directed, as to prepare the way, for a full, free, and liberal action, on the part of the State in favor of this cause.

Well do I recollect how appalling the difficulties seemed to be in 1818, 19-20-21 and '22, to the friends of Colonization, and had they then yielded to the suggestions of the timid, and the sneers of the unfriendly, who pronounced the whole plan Utopian, the entire scheme would have been abandoned. But the friends of the cause, relying equally upon its justice and necessity, determined not to yield-moved by a just confidence in the gracious purposes of heaven, whose benevolence is not partial, they persevered, and have now demonstrated not only the practicability of the scheme, but also the ease with which it may be accomplished.

I admire the proposition of Gen. Broadnax, which, as I understand it, contemplates the removal of the free blacks first, I regret that he has appended to his bill, the word "force;" believing the free blacks will never require it.

I have travelled extensively among them, and while an agent for the American Colonization Society, I scarcely ever failed to convince them that the scheme contemplated would assuredly effect their exaltation to blessings and privileges they never could enjoy under any circumstances in this country.

Were I in the Legislature, I should certainly oppose it; because force will not be necessary, and I would have the whole world to see that we are acting under the influence of other motives. Let the act be so framed, as to challenge at its first reading, the undivided sanction of the people. Let it speak the language of mercy and justice combined.— Place it upon the broad principle of mutual rights-mutual benefits. Then will its effects be almost simultaneous with the warmest wishes of all classPoliticians, Philanthropists and Christians, will all unite in giving it the meed of their approbation, and by their united influence will rapidly accelerate the grand object it proposes to accomplish.

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Should it have the effect, I have just glanced at, I am strongly inclined to believe it will collaterally effect and that too in no small degree, another, and a much more delicate subject; I mean the subject of the gradual emancipation of our slaves.

I am not among those who think that every thing is to be done at once by a word or by an act of assembly-or by a string of long resolutions.

And this above all subjects that can be named among us, is the most delicate, and at the same time the most difficult.

But I do not despair-no-Let the bill reported by Gen. Broadnax, pass into a law, and it will in a few years, in all probability supercede the necessity of any thing like future legislation upon this delicate and difficult subject.

Yes, my dear Sir, (I am no Utopian,) believe me, there is now a voice in our state; but it acts not as the whirlwind which resistlessly prostrates every thing within its range-nor as the fire which reduces to ashes, or consumes into particles, every substance within its limits, and then at last, for want of materials upon which to act, dies away-no-it is the still small voice, which sweetly constrains to the love of justice, mercy, and religion. It is not heard in the tumult of angry debate. It is not felt at the moment of over-heated jealousy upon the subject of property and right to property. It comes in upon the mind gradually, and though almost imperceptibly yet efficaciously.

Let the voice be heard throughout our land, as it will be, and then how many will, in view of the grand realities of a future state and of their own high dignity, live for it, heartily unite in giving to the emigrant the means of knowledge, and to the children of Africa a happy passport to the land of their ancestors.

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INTELLIGENCE.

It will be seen by the following notices from English papers, that the great river of Africa, is about to be ascended, and the interior of that continent explored, to bring to light its resources, and yield new treasures to the ever active, and enterprising commercial spirit of England. We did hope that our own countrymen would have been the first to send her products up the Niger, and to secure the commercial advantages which interior Africa must afford to those who will carry thither the means, and invite her tribes, to the pursuits of a peaceful and legitimate comAt this time, when the whole nation is considering the great scheme of African Colonization, we think the National Government might, at a small expense do much to explore the African Coast, and that it would be justified either in fitting out an expedition for this purpose, or in sending a vessel of war, to protect and assist a private expedition, (could some mercantile company be induced to send one) which might visit the mouth of the Niger, and examine the course of that noble stream. Certainly a company that should attempt to explore this river, and establish trading factories along its banks, might expect to be well compensated, while they would aid the glorious work of African Civilization.

New African Expedition.-On Saturday last, Mr Richard Lander was honoured by an audience with his Majesty, at Windsor, on which occasion he presented the history of his late journey into the interior of Africa, about to be published by Murray. His Majesty expressed considerable interest in his travels, and entered into various details with him, respecting the natives and the country through which he had passed. Mr. Lander, we understand, is preparing for his departure on a second expedition to the Niger, in which he will be accompanied by another of his brothers. He will be employed by government to make his way up the river

to Timbuctoo, in order to explore the only part of the Niger of which we know nothing-namely, between that place and Gavori. A company of merchants at Liverpool have also requested his services to convey a steam-boat up the river as far as Rabba, which will be freighted with trading goods, under the charge of a supercargo. On their arrival at Rabba, the steam-boat will be left there in the charge of this gentleman, who will employ himself in trading with the natives, during which time Lander will proceed to Timbuctoo, and having reached that place and made observations for its geographical position, will rejoin the steamboat and return down the river to England. It is expected, that he will leave England in the commencement of June, and will arrive in the river when it is swelled by the rains. He expects to return by the autumn.-In his way up the Niger, he will proceed a short distance up the Sharp, to ascertain the exact position of the city of Funda.-Athenæum.

Mr. Richard Lander, the traveller, who has succeeded in tracing the termination of the river Niger, was at Liverpool last week to make arrangements with the Liverpool merchants trading to the coast of Africa, preparatory to his projected journey to Timbuctoo.-Morning Herald.

It is, we are informed, the intention of a Company of merchants at Liverpool, to equip a steamer of 100 tons burden, and other vessels, for a trading voyage up the Niger. We have further learned that the merchants have it in contemplation to send a limited number of Moravian Missionaries with the expedition, who are to remain in the country; though this matter is, we believe, undecided, the vessels, it is expected, will leave Liverpool about May next.-Lon. Lit. Gazette.

SOUTH AFRICA.-It is stated in "Le Semeur" of Jan. 20, that the most gratifying intelligence had just been received from the missionaries of the Paris Society in South Africa. One of them, M. Rolland, writes that he had penetrated into the interior, eighty leagues beyond New Latakou, and had throughout that region found savage tribes extremely anxious to have Christian missionaries among them. The chiefs generally received him in the kindest manner, and one of them gave him a considerable tract of land for a missionary station, and promised to establish himself, with all his tribe, in its vicinity. At this moment-the account continues -M. Rolland is probably employed in building there a house of worship and a school-house, in connexion with his colleague, M. Lemue-having with them a quantity of elementary books and of New Testaments in the Bechuana language.The Society's fourth missionary, M. Pelissier, had arrived at the Cape, and was to proceed immediately to the Bechuana country.-Boston Recorder.

REV. MR. BASCOM'S ADDRESS.-Agreeably to our notice on Saturday, an address was delivered yesterday evening in the Murray street Church, before the Young Men's Colonization Society in this city. At an early hour the church and its avenues were crowded to excess, and the performance was not such as to disappoint the high expectations so evidently entertained. The appeal in behalf of the American Colonization Society was eloquent and powerful, evincing great research and familiarity with the subject. The manner of the speaker was sui generis, we had almost said eccentric--but he was impressive, and his flights of eloquence frequently of the most lofty character and thrilling energy. The historical and geographical descriptions that he gave of Africa, were out of the ordinary course of general reading; and were in a high degree interesting to the audience.In the course of his remarks he showed that we are dependant on Africa for the lights of science-that literature was first cultivated in Abyssinia-was thence transferred to Egypt-passed over to Greece-to Rome-the West of Europe and the U. States; and hence inferred the natural and obvious duty on our part to repay in some measure the obligations we are under to Africa, or at all events to repair, as far as we are able, the wrongs inflicted upon that ancient and long abused country. The collection taken up at the close of the service, amounted to $250. [N. Y. Spectator.

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We have been much gratified by the following notice of a Ladies Society in Louisville Kentucky, to aid in the education of females for Teachers in Liberia.— We recollect well, the pious zeal and benevolence of the esteemed Secretary of this society, while she resided in Richmond; and we rejoice that in another sphere she is imitating the bright example of goodness which is associated with the name of her vencrated grandmother, which name she bears. She will find we doubt not as

strong an attachment to the objects of this society among the Ladies of Kentucky, as among those of Richmond-nor can we apprehend the failure of any cause which enlists the sympathy and aid of female hearts and female hands.

From the Western Luminary.

LOUISVILLE FEMALE ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF FEMALES IN LIBERIA. A meeting of ladies was held on the 19th April, 1832, at the house of J. M. Weaver, for the purpose of organizing a Society for the promotion of the education of females in Liberia. The meeting was opened by the Rev. Eli N. Sawtell, who was invited to preside for the evening. The following Constitution was then read and unanimously adopted.

CONSTITUTION.

ART. I. This Society shall be called the Louisville Female Association, whose object shall be to promote the education of females in Liberia.

ART. II. The officers of this Society shall be a President, a Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and a Board of Managers, consisting of two members from each co-operating congregation in this city.

ART. III. The officers and Managers shall constitute a board of Directors, any five of whom shall be a quorum to transact business.

ART. IV. It shall be the duty of the Managers to obtain subscribers, to collect the subscriptions, donations, &c. in their respective churches, and pay them over to the Treasurer, two months previous to the annual meeting.

ART. V. The sum to constitute membership shall be left optional with the contributor.

ART. VI. The Secretary may at any time call a meeting of the board.

ART. VII. The Board of Directors shall appoint the time for holding the annual meeting, and call special meetings of the Society when necessary.

ART. VIII. A majority of the members present at any regular meeting of the Society, shall have power to alter any article of the Constitution, previous notice having been given.

The Society then proceeded to the election of officers, when the following persons were elected.

Mrs. A. Hall, President; Mrs. Averill, Vice-President; Mrs. Helen Massie, Miss Susan Halloway, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Minerva M Miller, Mrs. Constance M. Love, Miss Peny, Mrs. W. Miller, Mrs. Bayless, Managers; Mrs. Isabella Graham Weaver, Secretary and Treasurer.

GRATITUDE IN A SLAVE.-A lady residing at Mauritius, many years ago, eman. cipated a slave whose good conduct and fidelity she wished to reward-being in affluent circumstances, she gave him with his freedom, a sum of money which enabled him to establish himself in business, and being very industrious and thrifty, he soon became rich enough to purchase a small estate in the country, whither he retired with his family. Years passed away, and whilst he was rapidly accumulating money, his former mistress was sinking into poverty; misfortune had overtaken her, and she found herself in old age, poor, solitary, neglected, and in want of the common comforts of life. This man heard of her unhappy conditiou, and immediately came to the town and sought her out in her humble abode; with the utmost respect he expressed his concern at finding his honored lady in so reduced a state, and implored her to come to his estate, and allow him the gratification of providing for her future comfort. The lady was much affected at the feeling evinced by her old servant; but declined his offer: he could not, however, be prevailed on to relinquish his design; "My good mistress," he said, "oblige me by accept ing my services; when you were rich you were kind to me; you gave me freedom and money, with which, through God's blessing, I have been enabled to make my. self comfortable in life, and now I only do my duty in asking you to share my property when you are in need." His urgent entreaties at length prevailed, and the lady was conveyed, in his palanquin, to the comfortable and well furnished apartments assigned to her by his grateful care; his wife and daughters received her with the utmost respect, and always showed, by their conduct, that they considered themselves her servants. Deserted by those who had professed themselves her friends whilst she was in affluence, this good lady passed the remainder of her days in comfort and ease, amid those who had once been her dependants. Recollections of Seven Years Residence at Mauritius,